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Underrated UK city that was England's capital 1,000 years before London
The Essex town of Colchester has a rich history with its winding ancient streets teeming with Roman and medieval buildings, ...
The underrrated little UK city that was England's capital 1,000 years before London
A city steeped in history and once the heart of Roman Britain, today its ancient streets boast museums, independent shops, ...
Essex Live on MSN1d
The Essex place plagued by yobs that has the biggest antisocial behaviour problem in the county
A historic area of Essex, once the capital of Roman Britain, is now the county's antisocial behaviour hotspot. Police figures ...
Dorset Museum talk to explore gladiators in Roman Britain
A talk will explore the gruesome realities behind gladiatorial spectacles in Roman Britain. On Thursday, April 24, from 6pm, Dr John Pearce will lead the lecture at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery, ...
Colchester Gazette on MSN14d
Council issues statement in row over Colchester Airsoft club's use of woodland site
DTW Airsoft has been operating in Colchester since 2016 with games which see teams of players using replica firearms to shoot ...
Roman themed activities at Dorset Museum this Easter
The museum is also hosting Easter activities for families to delve into ancient Rome. The "GLADI-EGG-TOR" trail challenges families to find hidden Roman and gladiator-themed eggs around the museum.
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Former M&S in Colchester High Street takeover deal complete
Developers City and Country now officially owns the former Marks and Spencer building in Colchester High Street ...